two by two by quietpurplehaze

two by two

The giraffes were rather friendly at the zoo. I think I automatically backed off just a bit when one stuck its head right down over the high fence.

Trying to concentrate on shape and form this week.

Any thoughts on taking in b&w as opposed to taking in colour and processing into b&w?
Sam
I've never seen my favourite animal in B&W! Not sure I'm so keen but I still like it because it is a giraffe :)
February 1st, 2015  
@gigiflower

Sam, it's definitely going to be a challenge for me to do a month of b&w!!!
February 1st, 2015  
Giraffes, always a winner. lovely shot. fav.
February 1st, 2015  
Looks like we are doing the same challenges this month, Hazel. Love these giraffes, it's their kick you have to be afraid of, not their heads!
February 1st, 2015  
@teachntravel

That's OK then -thought they might be partial to a bit of Sony for lunch!!!!!
February 1st, 2015  
They look very defined in b&w
I do prefer to shoot in colour and transfer to b&w and work on toning and contrast. Plus I forget to change the settings and then have Annabelle in b&w :0)))
February 1st, 2015  
Awesome pic a definite FAV
February 1st, 2015  
@claireuk

I think I agree with you about shooting in colour - seems to give a better final effect. Thanks. And Annabelle in b&w would never do!
February 1st, 2015  
Lovely capture and suits black and white
February 1st, 2015  
Lovely shot, I usually shoot in colour and then convert to black and white and adjust on the sliders, that way you can adjust each individual colour contrast of the b&w shot.
February 1st, 2015  
They look so snooty!
February 1st, 2015  
Wonderful shot. I'm trying the B&W too. definitely a challenge but this works. I think I would prefer to shoot in colour and then I at least have the choice!
February 1st, 2015  
@susie1205

It's my understanding from friends more expert than I am in photography that shooting in colour and processing to b&w gives a better result....................
February 1st, 2015  
Nice B&W.
February 1st, 2015  
A great black and white (also doing this challenge).
February 1st, 2015  
Love it. So cute.
February 1st, 2015  
this is a beuatiful capture! fav! shooting in b&w gives you the oppertunity to directly see it on your screen in b&w so you can see what works and what doesn't. So if you want to learn, it is great. But personally I like to convert in postprocessing, so i have the option of doing color or b&w. And I can chose what kind of monochrome i want.
February 1st, 2015  
Giraffes are beautiful, aren't they?
February 1st, 2015  
Nice shot to kick off the Flash of Red challenge! I, too, like to take the shot in color and process for the b&w later. It seems to work better for me. I will look forward to more b&w shots from you this month. :)
February 1st, 2015  
@pistonbroke

I love them - but they should really be ungainly the way they are shaped but instead turn out beautiful!
February 1st, 2015  
They are funny!
February 1st, 2015  
Wonderful!!
February 1st, 2015  
This is wonderful Hazel and fab for the theme. I have never taken photos in B&W in camera but always converted the colour shot. I did have difficulty today in seeing shots which would convert to B&W nicely. Fav for your great image!!
February 1st, 2015  
Twins, or two for the price of one ? Great portraits and capture
February 1st, 2015  
Fabulous POV
February 1st, 2015  
Awesome picture.
February 1st, 2015  
Sam
@quietpurplehaze I couldn't for a month - I'm sticking to my one day per week of B&W! I'm enjoying the one day....!
February 1st, 2015  
super shot fav
February 1st, 2015  
They look as though they are ready to give you a kiss!! Super pov and love it b&w!! ;)
February 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful :)
February 3rd, 2015  
This is awesome....love this....
February 12th, 2015  
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